Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary- Olango, Cebu
Where is the Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary?
Nalusuan's Marine Sanctuary is located of the island of Olango. It normally takes just over an hour to reach Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary aboard a traditional Filipino "banca" outrigger-style boat. Take this opportunity to kick back and take in the scenery on your way to the Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary.
What is there to see at the Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary?The Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary is a great dive for divers of all skill levels. The shallow coral gardens in 6m of clear water offer exciting opportunities for beginner divers. Further out, one side of the sanctuary offers a steep slope with sand rays and great corals. The other side of the sanctuary is a wall dive with awesome whip corals and large groupers. The Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary is one of the most vibrant in the area, allowing divers to take in the diversity of Cebu.
What are the conditions at Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary?
If the wind is slight to moderate, great. The Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary usually has visibility up to 35 meters. The water is warm and clear. These rocky coral walls and slopes of Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary are some of the best Cebu has to offer.
Nalusuan dive site map:
Please note that all trips to Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary require a minimum of two divers. Come and dive the Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary the next time you're in Cebu. Many divers prefer to do a custom back-to-back trip by first coming to Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary and then to Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary on the way home. If you would like to dive the Nalusuan marine Sanctuary, please contact us for more information.
Cebu's other local dive sites:
- Shangri-La Marine Sanctuary - Simply one of Cebu's best dive sites.
- Thresher Point - Deep diving in search of Thresher Sharks.
- Talima Sanctuary - Another of Cebu's fine marine sanctuaries.
- Tambuli - Dive a small plane wreck at 18m.
- Marigondon Cave - Cebu's topography is also great underwater.
- Kontiki, Mactan - A great dive just a few minutes away.
- Santa Rosa, Olango - Just across the channel. Great dive.
- Agus, Mactan - Another one of our great costal dives.
- Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary - Dive in the Hilutungan Marine Sanctuary.
- Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary - Can be an awesome back-to-back trip with Hilutungan!
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